Abstract:INTRODUCTION:
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of pelvic exam when compared to ultrasound measurements and pathology weight depending on BMI. To our knowledge, there are limited studies evaluating the effect of BMI on accuracy of bimanual examination and a more recent investigation is long overdue.
METHODS:
This was a retrospective chart review of patients over the age of 18 undergoing hysterectomy for benign indications between Ju… Show more
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